IBM employees working as Software Engineer - Mainframe in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Software Engineer - Mainframe professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer - Mainframe ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at MX$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to MX$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer - Mainframe at IBM is MX$149,459 per year or MX$72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly MX$214,948 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between MX$125,048 (25th percentile) and MX$181,369 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by IBM Software Engineer - Mainframe professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.